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SUN ISLAND |
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Culture, Family, Adventure |
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Santuario de Copacabana (Bolivia), Lago Titicaca, Isla del Sol (Bolivia) |
| Trip Length: |
12 hours |
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Overview:
It is the largest island in the Titikaka Lake and has a surface of 14.3 sq km. It has a mountainous terrain with many terraces, the vestiges of the advanced agricultural knowledge of the Incas. This island was a sanctuary with the temple of the virgins dedicated to the Sun God or Inti. Nowadays, the island is inhabited by quechua and aymara indigenous, they base their economy in crafts and grazing and speak the quechua and aymara ancestral languages, they are very proud of their indigenous heritage. In the island several archaeological sites can be seen, like the ""Sacred Rock"" or Rock of the origins; The Chinkana or Labyrinth; The Pilkokaina Palace (unique for its constructive characteristics); and The staircases of Yumani. There is a legend which says that when the Incas knew they went to be conquered, they decided to throw all their jewels and gold in the Titikaka Lake. Actually, several of these pieces were found and are exposed in the archaeological museum of Challapampa.
Itinerary:
An early morning pick-up at your hotel, and after three hours’ drive you will start a full day guided excursion to Copacabana Sanctuary, the most important religious sanctuary in Bolivia, and The Sun Island. Thousands of pilgrims visit every year the virgin of Copacabana also known as the Native Madonna. Upon arrival you will visit the main square and the impressive Cathedral. Lunch will be enjoyed aboard a catamaran, where you will enjoy an hour cruise to the Sun Island. The island has been identified as the birthplace of several religious entities, including the Sun God. It is a mystical place and has been considered as a source of magnetic energy, the summit of the earth and the cradle of the Inca Empire. During two hours you will enjoy a guided visit to its sites: The Inca Garden; The Inca Stairs; The Inca Water Spring; The Sun Island Inti Wata Complex; and appreciate The Sun Island ancient ceremony: Kallawaya. After visiting the Sun Island you will enjoy a unique sailing experience of Lake Titikaka on board of a large traditional Totora vessel and visit the Pilkokaina Inca Palace. At the end of the tour you will be taken back to the catamaran and cruise to Copacabana to start your return drive to your hotel in Puno.
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